October 7th, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Start of U.S. invasion of Afghanistan with an air assault and covert operations on the ground.

1963:
Hurricane Flora hits Haiti and Dominican Republic, kills 7,190.

1924:
160 consecutive days of 100 degrees at Marble Bar, Australia begins.

1879:
Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the "Twofold Covenant" and create the Dual Alliance.

1513:
Battle of La Motta: Spanish troops under Ramon de Cardona defeat the Venetians.